by Jennifer | Mar 23, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #111 Researchers NEED to construct studies that enable diverse populations accessible trial locations and meeting times that work with participants scheduling needs. When patients are struggling to meet their basic needs, taking time off to travel... by Jennifer | Mar 22, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #110 Increased diversity is needed in clinical trials. The Tigerlily Foundation is a huge advocate for improving access to necessary screening, treatment, and access to clinical trials for under represented communities. In order to increase... by Jennifer | Mar 21, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #109 Cancer screenings need to start earlier, not later. This is a universal challenge. My friends in the colorectal cancer world were in Washington D.C. last week telling their stories and seeking changes in the guidelines to lower the screening... by Jennifer | Mar 20, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #108 Black women have a 40% higher breast cancer mortality rate than white women. Priority needs to be put on closing this healthequity gap. It is a fact that black women are experiencing more aggressive breast cancers at younger ages resulting in... by Jennifer | Mar 19, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #107 Cancer is no longer the death sentence it is believed to be. A 2023 report shows a 33% decrease in the cancer death rate since 1991, with an estimated 3.8 million cancer survivors living due to better screening and treatment options available.*...